But then find an investment model that feels comfortable (house-hacking is the quickest way to amass properties), find an agent that knows that model, look at homes, run numbers and pull the trigger.The quicker you buy the first one, the quicker you can buy the second and third and onward.

What's more, comparing the financial models of the two investment kinds in the region of your choice can help you choose which one best fits your financial and lifestyle goals.

Quote from @Tony Pellettieri: Quote from @Arthur Schwartz: Consider bringing in a new partner to help with funding, and offer them a guaranteed return or a percent ownership We just entered into a JV with a new partner, and I believe this is the strategy we are going to utilize that will be the most cost effective and mutually beneficial for all parties. this is my business model  we come in as JV and help folks like you scale.. it works great for the right circumstances. 

I only purchase off market, never put money down and I don't use banks, so my model is very different.

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The hourly ones have expected completion times based on sqft and bedroom/bath sizes so they really cannot take too much of an advantage, and even if they did we are covered by cleaning fee (all of this has been factored in already).Most hotels staff in house to the point of their lowest occupancy months and bring in contractors at times of higher occupancy, so we are trying to follow this model somewhat.

I have expertise and experience in the exact neighborhoods you're looking at in Houston; I own investment property in the museum district, and have lived in midtown / museum district / Montrose for nearly 20 years.

@Steven Baker, Like @Bill Brandt said your business model is exactly that of a dealer. 

I'm wondering if any of you would be open to meeting for a coffee or allowing me to compensate you for your time, as I'm keen on learning from your expertise in this field.

I can now see why a potential mentor wouldn't consider a straight 'deal splitting' arrangement out of the gate, with the HIGH attrition rate (and time and effort commitment, up front...) but this almost universal "pay to play" model only works with people who have the "investment" funds... which ISN'T the VAST majority of those who are likely to DO THE WORK.